Is Heatran-GX worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Heatran-GX brings $34.80 versus $1.99 raw — a $32.81 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.08) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.99
- PSA 10
- $34.80
- PSA 9
- $13.08
- Gem premium
- 17×
- As of
- Aug 10, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $34.80 | +$7.81 | −$17.19 | −$117 |
| PSA 9 | $13.08 | −$13.91 | −$38.91 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $14.97 | −$12.02 | −$37.02 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $1.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $18.51 | −$33.48 |
| 50% | $23.94 | −$28.05 |
| 75% | $29.37 | −$22.62 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $36.78 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$6.78 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $36.78 | $30.00 |
| 9 | $13.08 | $4.00 |
| 8 | $14.97 | — |
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Grading Heatran-GX — FAQ
Is Heatran-GX worth grading?
A PSA 10 Heatran-GX brings $34.80 versus $1.99 raw — a $32.81 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.08) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Heatran-GX worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Heatran-GX (Unified Minds 25/236) sells for about $34.80 versus $1.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Heatran-GX?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $36.78, ahead of CGC 10 at $30.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Heatran-GX need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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